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101 Kuhlin Center BRIONNA SCEBBI, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 ABBY SHIFLEY, MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW BAILEY, PULSE EDITOR Email: [email protected] ROSILAND FLETCHER, COPY CHIEF MARY ROSS, FORUM EDITOR Website: bgfalconmedia.com HUNTER HUFFMAN, CAMPUS EDITOR REGHAN WINKLER, PHOTO EDITOR Advertising: 101 Kuhlin Center Phone: (419) 372-2606 SHAELEE HAAF, CITY EDITOR VAUGHN COCKAYNE, WEB EDITOR bgnews MAX MARKO, FALCON MEDIA SPORTS DIRECTOR BRIAN GEYER, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR FORUM December 4, 2019 | PAGE 4 Economic essentials in Africa SUBMIT TO Economic development in Africa is vital for its success FORUM Berthold M. Bonny Guest Columnist LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Although Africa is a continent filled with Letters should be fewer than 300 words natural resources, which are vital for its and can be in response to current issues economic growth, it is the home to the world’s on campus or in the Bowling Green area. poorest individuals. In alleviating its poverty,

the African continent has been the major recipient of foreign aid for decades. Prominent COMICS: scholars, such as Jeffrey Sachs, believe that Comics can be three to six panels, and with proper planning and funding, extreme poverty could be wiped off the Earth by 2025. the artist has creative freedom on what This is not the case, however, as financial aid the comic is about. received by African countries has not enabled them to graduate to a middle-income stage. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BERTHOLD M. BONNY GUEST COLUMNS: The health poverty action report on Africa Berthold M.Bonny. depicts while $134 billion flows into the Guest columns are generally between continent each year — predominantly in the The biggest challenge facing African 800 million Chinese from poverty between the 400-600 words and can be submitted form of loans, foreign investment and aid — leaders to date is embracing Intra-African years 1980 and 2018. African countries need by Monday before 5 p.m. They can be $192 billion is taken out, mainly in profits trade. Some African countries have favored to copy this policy for speeding up economic made by foreign companies, tax dodging exportation and importation of goods from development. Some countries like Tanzania advice, listicles, or editorials. Sources are and the costs of adapting to climate change. other continental countries instead of goods have started adopting this policy by creating not needed, but any ourside information Multinational companies in Africa have from other African countries. The result is the Kigamboni district as one of its special used in the article needs to be cited. deliberately misreported the value of their share of intra-African exports as a percentage economic zones. I believe other African imports or exports to reduce tax. The result is of total African exports is about 18%, which countries can also do the same. Africa suffers a net loss of $58 billion a year. is well below the 69% recorded for Europe It is also important to note that POLICIES: To date, a majority of African leaders are and 59% for Asia. The rapid economic growth industrialization of African countries Letters, columns, and comics are printed no longer the champions of foreign aid. observed in Asian and European countries is will largely depend on the awakening of as space permits and all other sub- Leaders, such as President Paul Kagame of attributed by intra-Asian and intra-European diasporas. One of the major awakenings were missions can be published online at Rwanda and Akufo of Ghana, have argued trade respectively. I believe that improving the business summits in different African their citizens and other leaders to have a intra-African commerce will contribute in countries between African Americans and bgfalconmedia.com. Name, year and vision of life beyond foreign aid in Africa. advancing the continent’s economic growth. Africans organized by Leon H. Sullivan phone number should be included for In speeding up African countries economic foundation which closed its doors in 2013. Other leaders, such as President Magufuli verification purposes. Personal attacks, of Tanzania, have re-worked mining, port growth to attain middle income status by These business summits were important for construction and other contracts which 2030, industrialization is very important. diasporas to identify areas of investment in unverified information, anonymous were previously reducing income tax to the Industrialization has been a campaign Africa and forge business deals with African submissions and hate speech will not be government with the essence of creating promise across the African continent, with leaders, businessmen and businesswomen. published. sustainable development and reduce foreign its acknowledged ability to bring prosperity, African diasporas from different countries are aid dependence. These African leaders have new jobs and better incomes for all. Yet influential is bringing advanced technology realized the way foreign nations are aiding the continent is less industrialized today industries in Africa which will make African E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS: Africa is flawed. Rather, it is Africa aiding the than it was four decades ago. The UN manufactured goods acceptable in other Submissions can be sent as an attach- Economic Commission for Africa depicts the continents’ markets. rest of the world. ment to [email protected] with the sub- The World Bank 2020 report, Doing contribution of Africa’s manufacturing sector For years, the quality of African Business, categorizes Africa as one of the to the continent’s gross domestic product manufactured goods has been questioned ject line marked “Letter to the Editor”, best places to start a business. The majority declined from 12% in 1980 to 11% in 2013, and by buyers from other continents and ended “Comic” or “Guest Column”. All submis- of African countries have improved the it has remained stagnant for over the past few up getting low prices. Eventually, this has sions are subject to review and editing reliability of power supply, reducing certain years. This is bad news for African countries contributed to closing of African industries’ for length and clarity before printing, taxes, ensured political stability, strengthening which are struggling to liberate their citizens operations and make a lot of African minority investor protections and reduced the from extreme poverty conditions. countries the major importers than exporters and the BG News reserves the right not level of corruption. The result is the African Industrialization in Africa needs good of goods from other continents which to publish any submission. continent has gained attention in the world. policies such as establishment of a single affects their economies. I believe the African Recently, powerful countries, such as China African currency and creation of special diaspora investments in manufacturing and Russia, have held summits with African economic zones — such as Shenzhen in sector will help to change this perception of leaders in their quests of increasing their China — and positioning the manufacturing the quality of African goods. businesses in this continent. Other countries, sector as a fulcrum to attract investments and Today, Africa calls for committed and such as France, are due to hold such summits create new jobs. Creation of special economic determined African leaders and its diasporas in a year to come. Improvement of African zones will help African countries to advance to speed up its economic development. countries’ business conditions is a pathway to in their industrialization at the same speed economic prosperity and reduction in foreign as China. The creation of special economic aid dependence. zones has helped China to liberate more than BG NEWS December 4, 2019 | PAGE 5

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tudents of all backgrounds H2O has an 11:30 a.m. on-campus the week,” says Joe Kaloger. “Those one of the coolest things we do. We have come together at H2O to engage worship service every Sunday during usually meet in dormitories, houses or a great partnership with the University. S in worship, Scripture-based the school year in the Union Ballroom. apartments. That’s where people really We really enjoy engaging and helping teachings, and connection with others. They also offer services at an off-campus get to know some of their best friends.” students spiritually, but also just enjoy Serving the campus for more than venue in downtown Bowling Green at 252 H2O offers Groups, consisting of 15-20 having fun and meeting people,” 30 years, H2O Church is dedicated to S. Main St. with similar contemporary individuals, for people in every season of It takes a team of dedicated staff and coming alongside students as they services at 9 and 10:30a.m. Students life including traditional students on or student volunteers to accomplish explore what it means to have a personal can expect to find an atmosphere that is off campus and students already meeting the level of involvement H2O has on relationship with Jesus Christ or those friendly and comfortable, teachings that within specific communities (specific campus and in the community. If there who want to go deeper in their faith, are Biblical, challenging and honest, and majors, athletes, Greek life, international is one thing that H2O Church hopes to while connecting them with an authentic music that is loud, upbeat, and always students, etc.). H2O also offers city express is the importance of the Good community of other believers. H2O is about Jesus. groups for graduate students, recent News of Jesus Christ and the value of a contemporary campus ministry that graduates transitioning to life as young building authentic relationships with involves more than 500 students in a host professionals, as well as community “What we’re about students and community members of of worship services, campus fellowship members and families. Bowling Green. opportunities, and service and outreach is authenticity. H2O has many other ways to get activities. We want to be a “What we’re about is authenticity,” says involved, in addition to Sundays and staff member, Jill Beebe. “We want to be “The big thing that we’re about is sharing Christian community Groups. There are opportunities to serve a Christian community built on genuine and learning about Jesus and we’re about within specific areas such as music, built on genuine relationships. We want students to know welcoming people to have a conversation video, hospitality, H2O Kids, and more. relationships. that they are not just a number or that about their faith,’ says Pastor Joe Kaloger, Perhaps more importantly is a culture they are coming to see a show on Sunday who works with H2O’s small group —– Jill Beebe —– within H2O focused on connecting morning. We want them to know that we ministry. “We really try to be considerate H2O Staff Member with the University and with the city of care about them as individuals.” of those that are seeking and maybe just Bowling Green through volunteering for checking it out. Maybe they didn’t grow Engaging with people and developing campus events and collaborating with If you want to find out more about up in a Christian background—that’s relationships are core principles of H2O other University and city organizations. H2O, stop by one of their many events totally fine! We love to welcome all people Church. “After the services, we invite Joe Kaloger continues, “We feel like this week or check out their website at to come check us out.” people to our small groups during partnering with other organizations is H2Ochurch.com. PULSE December 4, 2019 | PAGE 8 Music in December: What to listen to this month RC Dec. 13 been teasing a new single, and his frequent collaborator Playboi Carti has been hinting at Pulse Reporter As expected, December has the least “Whole Lotta Red” all year now. Kanye West, We have finally reached it: the last month of amount of Fridays with major releases. That after dropping “JESUS IS KING” in October, the year. It is officially the holiday season, and being said, Dec. 13 is shaping up to be a has announced a follow up called “JESUS that means family, friends and weather too monumental release date. First and foremost, IS BORN” to come out on Christmas, but cold for streaking. It also means gifts, so here the return of Harry Styles with his second LP, with his track record you can take it with a are some of the gifts that the musical Santa “Fine Line.” Styles seems to be heading in grain of salt right now. Travis Scott has been will be delivering to us this month. a different direction after his first self-titled promoting “Jack Boys,” a compilation album album leaned heavily on ‘70s style rock, and with his labelmates at Cactus Jack Records, Dec. 6 should be the main talking point coming out and Lil Wayne has been hinting at “Funeral” to On the first Friday of the month, fans of Top of Dec. 13. Right behind him is the return of come out anytime now. And if none of these 40 radio will have two big releases to look Blake Shelton, who hasn’t released a project get released, we’ve got plenty to look forward forward to from two former band members. since 2017’s “Texoma Shore.” Grime rapper to for 2020. Camila Cabello, formerly of girl group Fifth Stormzy will also be making his return with Harmony, will be releasing her second studio “Heavy is the Head,” and Anderson .Paak’s album “Romance,” the follow up to her 2018 backing band Free Nationals will be releasing self-titled debut. Liam Payne, the former their first album as a band in the form of One Direction heartthrob, will be releasing “Free Nationals.” his long awaited debut LP, the appropriately titled “LP1.” Fans have been anticipating TBA releases from these two ever since they were Nothing else has really been announced for announced, and their wishes will finally the rest of the year, but there have been hints come true on Dec. 6. Other releases include at various projects that could potentially come the debut album from Blueface, the final out by the end of the year. The seemingly posthumous release from XXXTENTACION, a PHOTO BY EVAN RINALDI, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS eternal wait for “Eternal Atake” from Lil Uzi PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS new album from The Who and much more. Liam Payne. Vert could come to an end now that he has Kanye West.

Streaming in December: What to watch this month Andrew Bailey ‘The Witcher’ Divorce is almost never an easy endeavor, and time, Dec. 20, as political divisiveness is Pulse Reporter director Noah Baumbach displays its warts becoming increasingly more volatile. “The Streaming on: Netflix and all in an unflinching look at a couple Two Popes” will display arguments and December is here, and that means it’s time to Fans of Andrzej Sapkowski’s “Witcher” book severing their ties. agreements from behind the Vatican walls as stay inside under a warm blanket. So, make series and CD Projekt Red’s video game Currently sitting at 97% on Rotten both men try to establish what the future for sure to grab a gallon of eggnog, crank up the adaptations of the novels need only wait Tomatoes, “Marriage Story” doesn’t take sides, their institution will look like. heating and kick back and relax with these until Dec. 20 to see Henry Cavill become the showing how both parties are struggling to picks on streaming services this month. Butcher of Blaviken. Also, showrunner Lauren divorce amicably, but parents, lawyers and Hissrich has assured fans that the show will children don’t make the grueling process any ‘Hala’ maintain the franchise’s characteristic mature easier. Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson’s Streaming on: Apple TV+ content and R-rating in an interview with have been hailed by critics as emotionally Coming to Apple TV+ on Dec. 6 is Minhal Entertainment Weekly. complex and wholly understandable. Baig’s “Hala.” With writing credits on critically In the same interview, Hissrich stated that On Dec. 6, grab a box of tissues as “Marriage acclaimed shows like “BoJack Horseman” and the show will be adapting the source material, Story” is sure to tug at the heartstrings and “Ramy,” director Minhal Baig looks to tell a not the best-selling video game series, warrant a waterfall of tears. personal story as the titular Hala struggles much like Damon Lindelof’s “Watchmen” is through her senior year of high school. adapting the original graphic novel over Zack ‘The Two Popes’ With up and coming talent Geraldine Snyder’s 2009 film. Streaming on: Netflix The trailer shows no holding back on the Viswanathan helming the main character, the Inspired by true events, “The Two Popes” horrific beasts and tough decisions Geralt film looks to take inspiration from coming- shows the behind-the-scenes transition encounters on his journey, so look forward to of-age dramas like “Lady Bird” and shows of 3men attempt to find a middle ground a gripping show from beginning to end. highlighting the daily struggles minorities between their oppositional beliefs in order to experience in the US like “Atlanta” and start the Catholic Church off on the right foot “Ramy.” With Baig’s established writing skills, ‘Marriage Story’ when Francis assumes his position as Pope. PHOTO BY GAGE SKIDMORE, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS “Hala” is sure to be an emotional hit. Streaming on: Netflix The film is slated to release at a perfect Henry Cavill.

PULSE December 4, 2019 | PAGE 9 5 songs to get you through the week RC literally Florida. You can gather all you need Limp Bizkit it isn’t true. Whatchya crafted the ultimate Pulse Reporter to know about this song from a video of Ron song about love, desire and passion with this Swanson from “Parks and Recreation.” This ‘My Way’ tasteful bop. Sung partially in German — the Pitbull is a rager above all other ragers. Flo Rida has The perfect song to listen to when you’re sexiest language — Whatchya’s ode to this ‘Give Me Everything’ such a way with words, and Akon sings so angry and ready for a change. You’ve been healthy alternative to ice cream has modern heavenly that you’ll also be wondering who thinking about it for a long time now, but classic written all over it. (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer) that girl was. Timeless. upon listening to this sick track, you are finally “Me not working hard? / Yeah right! / Picture going to do it. You get in the car and drive that with a Kodak / Or better yet, go to Times LMFAO like a person possessed. All of this happens Square, take a picture of me with a Kodak.” It while you listen to this song on repeat. You was with those immortal words that Pitbull ‘Party Rock Anthem’ finally get to your destination. You walk in and launched the biggest banger of 2011. While (feat. Lauren Bennett and eventually walk out changed. You have done the featured artists pull more than their own it. You, my friend, have gotten a perm. That’s a weight, especially Ne-Yo, Mr. 305 proves more GoonRock) decision you will never regret until the end of than why he is the president of the United Their name may be LMFAO, but you won’t time, and it’s all thanks to good ol’ Limp Bizkit. States. Anytime you tune into a song starring be laughing by the end of this club hopper. Thanks, Limp Bizkit. the one and only Mr. Worldwide, you had In fact, there’s a very good chance you’ll be better be ready to have a great time. Dale. crying. And shuffling. Crying and shuffling at the same time. The perfect combination. Whatchya Flo Rida - LMFAO were kings when it came to getting ‘Taste You Like Yogurt’ people on the dancefloor, and this— ­ maybe (feat. Flula Borg and Flynt Flossy) ‘Who Dat Girl’ their most popular song — was no exception. There were discussions going on when this (feat. Akon) These two geniuses were making better party song was first released that the video for this If there was ever a guy who could be second in music than The Beatles, mainly because The song should replace any and all sex education command to the party monster that is Pitbull, Beatles never made party music. However, if they programs at schools. That’s not true, but once PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS it would have to be the guy whose name is did, this is what it would sound like. Incredible. you get to finally see it, you’ll wonder why Pitbull. ‘Frozen II’ doesn’t disappoint Shaelee Haaf “How did Elsa get her powers?” The and hidden secrets of the past. The best song in the movie and quite City Editor producers also felt the character’s relationships Each of these characters are challenged in possibly the best Disney prince song to have had just begun at the end of “Frozen.” unexpected ways, which is vital for them to ever existed was sung by Kristoff, voiced by Six years after Disney produced the highest- The story continues with the dynamic duo, gain a new understanding of their emotions Jonathan Groff, as he poured out his heart and grossing-animated film in 2013, “Frozen II” Anna and Elsa, along with their friends, Olaf, and relationships with one another. Elsa soul in “Lost in the Woods.” was welcomed into theaters late November. Kristoff and Sven. When all seems to be going finally feels she belongs somewhere in a Audiences were graced with this heartfelt Was it worth the wait? It was, indeed. well for the tight-knit group, the ice queen world of ordinary people. Anna learns how to song with ‘80s power-ballad-boy-band vibes. This was the first Disney princess sequel hears a magical voice she can’t seem to ignore keep doing “the next right thing” even when It sounds a bit odd out of context, but is that received a theatrical release, and has and accidentally awakens something deep grief weighs her down. Kristoff struggles with unlike any other Disney song that has been certainly earned that honor, as it explores the within an enchanted forest. Compelled to find conflicting emotions towards his dream gal composed. Groff explained in an interview complexity of each character even more so what is calling her and to protect the people and Olaf comes to realize that, no, you don’t with Entertainment Weekly that he recorded than before. The idea of producing a second of Arendelle, the five of them set out on an understand everything once you’re older. roughly 18 different voice tracks for the movie stemmed from the constant question, epic journey filled with adventure, danger And of course, this grand adventure is song, which includes Kristoff’s melodies and accompanied by stunningly beautiful visuals. harmonies, as well as Sven’s background The animation team paid such close attention layers and harmonies. to detail, they took a trip to Norway to get It’s hard to say if the second movie is inspiration for different visual elements in the better than the first, because the themes movie including clothing styles, food, building and character arcs are drastically different. structures, landscapes and traditions. Certainly “Frozen II” feels more personal as The entirety of the soundtrack was written audiences have gotten to know the Frozen well enough to send chills down your spine, gang over two movies, two shorts and six years. although a few of the songs are not what some This series holds a special place in my heart. would call a traditional Disney pop song, they were still enjoyable nonetheless. The key change in Elsa’s “Show Yourself” feels powerful and triumphant, while “Some Things Never Change” emphasizes the warm and open Twitter: @shaehaaf relationships the characters have developed Email: [email protected] PHOTO BY ELAINE SMITH, FLICKR since the first movie. SPORTS December 4, 2019 | PAGE 10 Grant Loy impacts BGSU football

Shayne Nissen giving him a total of 322 yards in the game. tenure combined. For that, Falcon fans will Sports Columnist He would also get into the endzone twice, always remember the job that he did filling in once via pass and once via a rush. at quarterback in a terrible situation. Grant Loy has made his decision to put his Loy could have mailed it in for the rest of name in the transfer portal as a graduate the season after that and no one would have transfer. This decision comes from Loy after batted an eye. He ended the drought against he started the final seven games of the season, Toledo, and for Falcon fans that would have and played the majority of the snaps in the been enough to make him a BGSU legend. But final eight games. he didn’t, he kept playing at a high level and Down early to Notre Dame in South Bend, while that only brought the team one more Indiana, the redshirt junior came into replace win. It will help propel the Falcons into the Darius Wade after a few lackluster drives new era under Scot Loeffler. against the Fighting Irish. He wasn’t able to Loy might not have been the perfect will the Falcons to any points against a stout quarterback, or even the best quarterback Notre Dame team, but the offense definitely on the roster with ineligible Matthew looked rejuvenated under his leadership. PHOTO BY KYLE MICHAELIS He was able to go 13-of-25, throwing for McDonald sitting behind him, but he was Grant Loy scrambles in the red zone. PHOTO BY STEPHEN LINKSKY 106 yards. the right person for the job this year. It’s hard That was proven the very next week as Loy and he helped will a win in one of the most to imagine a player being put in a worse Grant Loy under center against Toledo. was named the starter in their home matchup historic BGSU football victories in recent position, as the quarterback of a team that against Toledo. It was a game in which the memory. He was fantastic both through the was totally depleted from the years prior. Falcons were huge underdogs coming in, and air and with his feet, giving the Falcons a He could have easily come in and played they were enduring a nine-game losing streak dimension that they didn’t have with Darius with no heart or will. Instead, he put more Twitter: @ShayneNissen to their arch-rival Rockets. Wade under center. He totaled 185 yards excitement around the program with one Email: [email protected] But Loy didn’t care about any of that, passing and 137 yards rushing in the game, win, than Mike Jinks did for the entirety of his Concern for mental health of athletes grows

Maxwell Marko The rise in incidents involving concussions players that need to be evaluated. Falcon Media Sports Director and the trauma that comes with them has, Competition is always going to be flowing perhaps, put a focal point on the extended in the middle of a game. It may be hard for The growing concern for head trauma process for an athlete. an athlete to realize it may be in their best in contact sports has put pressure on “Definitely now there’s no rush at all. It’s interest to not return to the action. professional leagues like the NFL and NHL no different than if you sprain your ankle. “Clearly we are capable of evaluating those to change. Rules and how the game is played If you can’t play you can’t play. You’re not and making an informed decision. If it doesn’t in order to protect the players. At the NCAA going to be forced into something you’re not smell right, you’re not going,” Fischer said. level, the hope is to teach players still in the ready for,” Fischer said. “When I’m on the road I have trust that (an development stage of their career. Before, there might have been a waiting opposing team’s) physicians are going to guide Dan Fischer, assistant athletic director for period after concussion-like symptoms and us the right way. When a kid is injured, the sports medicine at BGSU, has seen his job if the symptoms didn’t return the athlete was jersey is off. That doesn’t matter.” change over the past couple of years. The okay to go. Now it is a step-by-step progression Trust is also involved when dealing with amount of information being brought to the where a little more activity is brought to the program’s own student athletes. They scene has increased since Fischer was a student. the athlete each day, testing if the uptick in are the one’s going through the injury. “How we return athletes to play and to learn movement and exercise causes discomfort. Sometimes the athlete feels something that a (has changed). Taking the proper steps, going “If we’re on day two or three and we have trainer or a doctor can’t see. through the proper protocols,” he said, “we the athlete riding 30 or 40 minutes on the need to make sure they’re safely engaging bike and they say ‘hey I’m starting to feel them back into school or back into play.” something’, well then we stop,” he said. The concern that has been connected with In the short-term, athletes may be the process of going through any injury is that brought off the playing surface in the middle an athlete could become impatient. They feel that they might be ready to play, and therefore of the game after a hit to the head. Fischer, PHOTO BY IAN CAMPBELL Read the rest at they will try to rush back into action even if who works primarily with the hockey Stephen Baylis gets attended to by officials on bgfalconmedia.com their body isn’t ready for it. program, has even dealt with opposing the ice. SPORTS December 4, 2019 | PAGE 11 5 influential volleyball players

Shayne Nissen 5. Petra Indrova We’ve talked about her quite a bit already, but Sports Reporter the return of Indrova was big for the Falcons, The Bowling Green volleyball team has had especially in the MAC tournament. In the yet another fantastic year under head coach huge semi-final win over Central Michigan Danijela Tomic, although falling just short the freshman from the Czech Republic had in the MAC Championship to Ball State. But 16 kills, second on the team behind Katelyn a good team isn’t a good team without great Meyer. This one-two punch on the frontline players, and the Falcons definitely have has proven to be lethal for the Falcons in their plenty of them. Here are the five players that postseason run. have been the most impactful for the BGSU volleyball team this season. PHOTO BY MEGAN GAUMER PHOTO BY KYLE MICHAELIS

1. Isabelle Marciniak Julia Walz completes her jump serve against PHOTO BY MEGAN GAUMER The senior setter from Lambertville, Michigan Miami. is had a fantastic season for the Katelyn Meyer sends the ball back over to her Falcons this year. She had 1,026 assists this opponent. season with a 9.24 assists per set ratio. That 3. Katie Kidwell Caption for this photo will go right here. Katie Kidwell’s position is a blocker and she assists per set number is good for number did that about just as well as anyone in the Petra Indrova winds up to kill the ball. five in the MAC conference this season. MAC this season. The junior from Watseka, Marciniak’s best quality is the fact that she has Illinois is averaged 1.16 blocks per set this been a rock for Bowling Green this season, season, just adding another dimension to The Daily Crossword Fix with some of the inexperience that the Falcons The Daily Crossword Fix an already stellar defense from the Falcons. have especially in the offensive aspect of the Kidwell has also been one of the better players game, Marciniak has been key in making sure DOWN on offense for BGSU as well. She’s averaged 1. Invited the outside hitters of the Falcons have been 2. Dogfish 2.77 kills per set for the Falcons, good for set up for success. 3. Not a win third on the team. She was a big piece to the 4. Cooking fat puzzle after Petra Indrova went down with an 5. Possessing a weapon injury, and with Indrova back it only made the 6. Stir Falcons more dangerous. 7. Attorney 8. Treachery 34. Low-fat 9. Unique 36. Untruths 10. An abatement in 37. Boys intensity 38. Away from the wind 11. Lit to a higher degree 42. Emit 12. Draw forth 43. Feline 13. Dull stupid fatuous 45. Usual people 47. Douses 18. Brassiere 48. Precise 24. Directed 49. Latin name for our 25. One more than 6 planet 26. A Star Wars hero 51. Mistake 27. Portent 52. Dutch pottery city PHOTO BY KYLE MICHAELIS 28. Focusing glass 54. Breezed through 29. Minstrel 56. Breezy Isabelle Marciniak gets ready for a serve 31. Extinct flightless bird 57. Trim against Buffalo. 33. Collection of maps 58. Curved molding PHOTO BY KYLE MICHAELIS ACROSS 59. Gestures of assent 62. French for "Summer" Katie Kidwell goes up for a hit. 1. Light wood 43. Yield 6. Countertenor 44. Yellow fruit 2. Julia Walz 10. Sought damages 46. Being Defense has definitely been a strong suit 14. French for "Love" 47. Test versions for the Falcons this season, and sophomore 15. Mend 50. Showered with love ANSWERS 16. Style of hairdo 53. Cut down libero Julia Walz has been leading the 4. Katelyn Meyer 17. Eviscerate 54. Carriage defensive charge for the Falcons this If you want to talk about offense, then it would 19. Make unclear 55. A rational motive be pretty difficult not to talk about Katelyn 20. A Christian celebration 60. Tropical tuber season. She’s averaged 5.55 digs per set for 21. Cheer 61. Papal financial secretary (alt. sp.) the Falcons, that number is the best in the Meyer, especially in the BGSU offensive 22. Ill 63. Beige MAC conference and 11th in the NCAA. scheme. The sophomore led the MAC with 23. Valleys 64. French for "State" 3.73 kills per set this season and was crucial 25. Locations 65. Cooked in hot fat The Falcons are also number one in the 26. Shock 66. Sun conference as a team in digs per set as well, to the Falcons success after Petra Indrova 30. Worn away 67. Expunge largely because of the production from went down with an injury. When Indrova 32. Green gem 68. Varieties 35. A short novel Walz this season. With Walz only being a went down, she was the leader in kills for the 39. Indicate sophomore, the future definitely looks bright, Falcons, Meyer needed to step up and she has 40. Disavowal particularly on defense for BGSU volleyball. done just that. 41. Private BG NEWS December 4, 2019 | PAGE 12 City Council changing Bowling Green parking

Tyler Traylor from two hours to three hours and no charge holidays meant free parking downtown, Reporter for handicapped parking. which local businesses disliked. They This amendment officially allows city prefer a “high turnover”, Aspacher said, and Bowling Green residents should expect major Municipal Administrator, Lori Tretter, to enter “the parking holiday cost the city around changes to parking services downtown. City into a parking contract for new kiosks. $50,000 in parking revenue,” due to constant council is planning to expand the use of “We’re going to have kiosks in all the city construction hindering business. parking kiosks around the city of Bowling municipal lots, hopefully in early January. We’re “I do believe we’re going to have a financial Green as early as January 2020. being told it’s much more user friendly, and you struggle if we do it again,” Councilwoman In the Bowling Green City Council meeting can download an app, register your information, Sandy Rowland said referring to extending or on Nov. 4, city council members decided to and tell the app how long you want to stay. You reimplementing a parking holiday. make a few key parking changes. Earlier this do not even have to use the kiosk,” City Council Aspacher referred to the downtown year, city council approved an increase in President Mike Aspacher said. construction as a “one-in-a-generation PHOTO BY KEVIN MENSAH parking prices, but the meeting was a formality City Council also discussed previous project” that would not be done again in the Parking kiosks downtown are expected as to re-institute the changes that were incorrectly meetings where kiosk funding was slowed. At city of Bowling Green for another 50 years. early as January. followed, along with a few upcoming changes. these previous meetings, the council approved City council voted to expand the use of a $59,106 funding for new kiosks in the city. parking kiosks to all city lots and doubled the Expansion of the kiosks is coming soon price per hour fromBG 25 News cents to 50 cents, along after a parking holiday, which took place with an extension of the maximum time limit 1 column (2.4375”) by 6.25” over the summer in Bowling Green. Parking LOOK OUT FOR YOUR FALCON FRIENDS. THE BG NEWS SUDOKU

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